Car Inventory Buyer — Flexible Hours & Same-Day Pay

AutoNation Inc.; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and 401k

Health, dental, vision insurance

Associate vehicle purchase/discounts

YouDecide deals access

DRVPNK cancer charity support

Job summary

AutoNation is seeking a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to grow dealership inventory by purchasing customer vehicles. You will engage leads, set up appraisal appointments, and execute same-day payment transactions under the We’ll Buy Your Car program.

The role offers hourly pay plus a bonus per vehicle purchased, with opportunities for a strong monthly earnings. Candidates should be proactive, customer-focused, and comfortable using technology in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Extremely self-motivated.
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals.
• Ability to drive an exceptional Customer experience.
• Demonstrated communication, prospecting, and interpersonal skills.
• Organization and follow-up skills.
• Experience and desire to work with technology.
• Using sound judgement, research, and excellent interpersonal skills to make offers on vehicles.
• Valid In-State Driver's License and an acceptable, safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incoming leads through AutoNation and third-party websites, by phone, internet and walk-in traffic.
• Utilizes all available resources to identify and engage private parties looking to sell their vehicle.
• Set up appointments with potential customers to visit the dealership for an appraisal.
• Executes the AutoNation We’ll Buy Your Car Same-Day Payment process.
• Reviews vehicle condition reports and inspects vehicles onsite.
• Interacts with customers throughout the day, both in person and over the phone.
• Refer customers who prefer to trade-in instead of selling their vehicles to the sales team.

Skills

Self-motivated

Target setting

Customer experience

Communication skills

Organization & follow-up

Tech savvy

Driving offers judgment

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

AutoNation is seeking a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to grow dealership inventory by purchasing customer vehicles. You will engage leads, set up appraisal appointments, and execute same-day payment transactions under the We’ll Buy Your Car program.

The role offers hourly pay plus a bonus per vehicle purchased, with opportunities for a strong monthly earnings. Candidates should be proactive, customer-focused, and comfortable using technology in a fast-paced environment.